Sometimes taking a commander away is enough to nullify a win condition, and thats a powerful play
The downside is that this can feel at points a little too siloed - especially if both players are focused on churning lore or getting cards on the field for a few turns
How MTG Turns FF2's Weapon Proficiency Into Gameplay Mechanics For Final Fantasy 2 , WotC decided to include cards that have abilities tied to equipment and "weapons." This is because a major mechanic in FF2 is to gain weapon levels or proficiency with a weapon, and since Magic: The Gathering 's mechanics include the existing ability for creatures to equip artifacts, it's a good match
Risen Executioner An endless recursive zombie lord has appeal, but Risen Executioner might have the steepest recursion cost on the list
you play him for rate and curve
While you can start discarding your opponents cards whenever you want, its most advantageous to do so once you have Prince John on the field